FashionTalks – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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This episode was produced by Jason Perrier

Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

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BEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Evan Biddell

Season 4 · Episode 19

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 • Duration 43:16

Evan Biddell has been designing clothes since his teens. Before he became a viral sensation with The Playsuit, he talked with Donna Bishop in an early FashionTalks episode.

In this episode you will hear Evan talk candidly about:

His upbringing in the Canadian Prairies
Being on, and winning, the first Project Runway Canada
His commitment to sustainability, the 81 Pound Challenge and this collection being on display in the Vancouver Museum
His long relationship with super model Stacey McKenzie
His thoughts on style, why fashion kids love Norm Core, how he works with clients and more, including what he has in common with Alexander McQueen

To learn more about Evan Biddell - https://biddell.shop/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/biddell/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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This episode was produced by Jason Perrier

BEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Mina Gerges and Finding Your Authentic Self

Season 4 · Episode 18

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 • Duration 37:53

Mina Gerges is known for his fearless self expression, ground breaking modelling gigs and plus size and LGTBQ2S+ advocacy.

In this episode you will hear Mina share:

His Egyptian heritage and how it has shaped him
How he started creating the videos he became known for
His journey to discovering his authentic self
What is means to him to be a plus sized, male model
The massive ad campaign that changed his life

Learn more about Mina Gerges - https://www.itsminagerges.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/minagerges/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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This episode was produced by Jason Perrier

Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

BEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Catherine Addai on Making Your Side Hustle Your Full Time

Season 4 · Episode 17

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 • Duration 35:37

Making your side hustle your full time gig is one of the most common goals any entrepreneur has. Catherine Addai knows what it means to HUSTLE!

In this episode you will hear:

Catherine talk about what her days looked like working her side hustle, her full time job and living her life
What supports and lessons she learned as a side hustle designer that have been instrumental in her success
How she honours and incorporates her Ghanaian roots into her designs
How she got her "big break"
The walls she hit as a Black designer then moving through and around them
Her thoughts on the power of colour

To learn more about Catherine and her brand Kaela Kay - https://kaelakay.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/kaelakayonline/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/thecatherineaddai/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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This episode was produced by Jason Perrier

BEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Jeanne Beker on 25 Years of FashionTelevision

Season 1 · Episode 16

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 • Duration 36:57

Jeanne Beker is a fashion icon and Canadian treasure. As the host of the ground breaking FashionTelevision Jeanne brought new fans to fashion, opened a portal to the otherwise unseen magic of runways shows and witnessed the entire fashion industry respond to new media.

In this episode you will hear Jeanne share stories about:

how she became the host of FashionTelevision
meeting designers Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and many more
the moment she literally handed her mic over to someone else
the lasting impact of FashionTelevision on her life and career

To learn more about Jeanne Beker - http://www.jeannebeker.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/thejeannebeker/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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This episode was produced by Jason Perrier

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Teaser for FashionTalks For Industry

Season 4 · Episode 15

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 • Duration 00:57

That's a wrap on season 4! But don't worry - FashionTalks isn't going anywhere.

We will return in September with a special series, FashionTalks for Industry. Host Donna Bishop will interview experts in legals, grant writing, thought leadership, financing, marketing, managing burnout and more. A host of topics to support you and your business whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, creative director, freelancer - any. career that touches fashion.

Until then, enjoy some favourite episodes from the vault throughout the month of August.

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/

This episode was produced by Jason Perrier

Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

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David Bowie, Adaptive Fashion & Putting People First Design with Izzy Camilleri

Season 4 · Episode 14

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 • Duration 46:14

Izzy Camilleri is a big deal. As one of Canada's most celebrated fashion designers she has dressed A list celebrities from David Bowie to Meryl Streep. In 2005 her world and career changed when a woman living with paralysis asked Izzy to design some custom clothing that would work with her power wheelchair. This entry into adaptive clothing pivoted her career in a profound way.

In this episode:

Izzy shares her meeting and designing for David Bowie
Her career shift to a focus on adaptive clothing, the fashion industry's reaction (spoiler, it wasn't great) and how she stayed the course of her vision
Insight into the size, perspective and future of adaptive fashion
Her proprietary innovation and how it is revolutionizing the adaptive fashion market and beyond

To watch Izzy's Ted Talks - https://www.izzycamilleri.com/galleries/ted-talk/

To learn more about Izzy and IZ Adaptive - https://www.izzycamilleri.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/izzy.camilleri/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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IG - https://www.instagram.com/katekingjewellery/?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ%3D%3D

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The Photoshoot That Changed Her Life, Fashion & Manifestation with Lori Simeunovic

Season 4 · Episode 13

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 • Duration 41:05

Fashion intersects with some surprising places! Case in point, tarot reader Lori Simeunovic has a ton of experience harnessing and acknowledging the power of adornment as it pertains to empowerment, manifestation and more.

In this episode Lori and Donna discuss:

The photoshoot that had a profound impact on Lori's life and career
How fashion plays into manifestation and showing the universe what you are ready for
How Lori uses fashion in her business
The events that lead to Lori's multiple book deal
How she cultivated her signature style and why it matters
The power of rituals, and how they relate to fashion

The jeweller who made the necklace Lori mentioned - https://katekingjewellery.com/

Wendy Alana, photographer Lori did the boudoir photoshoot with - https://wendyalanaphotography.com/portfolio-item/boudoir/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/wendyalanaphoto/?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ%3D%3D

To learn more about Lori - https://www.tarotlori.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/tarot.lori/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

The Continued Evolution of Fashionable Creator Lisa Corbo

Season 4 · Episode 12

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 • Duration 34:22

Lisa Corbo has been around the fashion block. She has been a textile designer, fashion designer, interior designer, buyer, retail entrepreneur, stylist and most recently has added digital creator to her incredible career. Lisa has so much to share and a ton of amazing stories, experiences and insights.

In this episode Lisa talks about:

Her vast and varied career
What authenticity means to her
Her thoughts on aging
Her thoughts on the power of aesthetics
How she is more than fashion

To learn more and follow Lisa Corbo on IG - https://www.instagram.com/lisacorbo/

Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/

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To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/

This episode was produced by Jason Perrier